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Ocean View

Delaware · 2,636 residents · 2.777 sq mi
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Ocean View is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,852. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,630 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,800. With a median age of 63.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,636
+162%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+162%since 2000
from 362 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.6
+26%since 2000
from 50.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3491K2K2K3K1990201020202024Ocean View
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,852
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,210
+63%since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,636
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+57%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(972)
Black1.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(69)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,426)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(64)
Asian1.7%(45)
Other2.3%(60)
Diversity Score17.1%(452)
Diversity Score
17
+150%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ocean View, Delaware?

Ocean View, Delaware has about 2,636 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ocean View, Delaware?

The typical household in Ocean View, Delaware earns about $75,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ocean View, Delaware expensive?

In Ocean View, Delaware, the median home is worth about $367,800, and the typical rent is about $1,636 a month.

How educated are people in Ocean View, Delaware?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ocean View, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ocean View, Delaware?

About 12.1% of people in Ocean View, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ocean View, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Ocean View, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,060 residents, a change of about 358 percent over that period.

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